Quad Diplomacy & Tech: The Quad foreign ministers’ New Delhi meeting (May 26) backed a Fiji port project, Indo-Pacific energy security, maritime surveillance cooperation, and moves on emerging tech like 6G, Open RAN, and undersea cable resilience. UOG Drone Training: The University of Guam Drone Corps is taking applications for its summer cycle, aiming to produce federally recognized licensed remote pilots through hands-on training and real-world missions in environmental monitoring, agriculture, and research. UOG Regional Food Security: UOG’s Farmer Focus heads to Chuuk on July 1, bringing farmers, fishermen, researchers, and partners together on food security, sustainable livelihoods, and mental wellness. Local Education Quality: Inalahan Middle School earned a six-year ACS WASC accreditation, signaling continued school improvement tied to student achievement. Hospital Power Resilience: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority is pursuing replacement emergency generators and a spare backup unit to strengthen emergency power and HVAC systems. Guam Energy Upgrade: KEPCO officially launched full commercial operations for the Ukudu Gas Combined Cycle Power Plant, targeting major fuel-oil reductions and improved reliability for Guam’s grid. AI Ethics in Local Government: An ethics complaint was filed over a nearly $200k AI contract for Guam Legislature bill drafting, raising procurement and conflict-of-interest questions. Mangilao Hospital Court Fight: Guam’s Supreme Court ruled the governor can move forward with the federally funded Mangilao hospital project, limiting the Legislature/AG’s ability to block it via procurement. Wildlife Conservation: Four Guam kingfisher chicks hatched at the Smithsonian facility in Virginia, adding to the tiny global population of the extinct-in-the-wild bird. STEM for Culture: A Fab Academy project by Guam-linked student Connor Cruz created an interactive, touch-triggered map that connects users to CHamoru legends and history.